Pelosi Says She’s Willing to Reduce Stimulus Demand by Half

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are willing to cut in half their demand for $3.5t in new coronavirus relief funds, as stimulus talks with the White House remain stalled.

• The two sides need to reach an agreement now, Pelosi says during a Politico event
• “We’re willing to cut our bill in half,” she says
• NOTE: Pelosi’s remark could signal Democrats are ready to negotiate below the $2t level of funding they’ve previously sought; the White House wants a $1t relief package
• Earlier, Mnuchin Hopes for Stimulus Talks, With House Postal Vote Looming

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